What's New in Automotive

September 25, 2026 | Automotive Industry The U.S. new-vehicle market has been stronger than many forecasters expected this year, even as buyers continue to face high prices and financing costs. Cox Automotive raised its full-year 2026 sales forecast from 15.8 million to 16.1 million new vehicles. It expects September sales volume to be about 6.5% above a year earlier, though that is a forecast rather than a final tally. That resilience does not mean every purchase feels easy.

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August 21, 2026 | Electric & Hybrid Vehicles Electric-vehicle ownership is becoming less about planning a special charging stop and more about charging during errands drivers already make. That shift took another visible step this week when Walmart announced the opening of its 100th company-owned and operated EV fast-charging location at a Supercenter in Monument, Colorado. According to Walmart’s August 21 announcement, its charging network now reaches 100 stores across 20 st